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Kornweihe

Circus cyaneus

Least Concern

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Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Circus

Species

Circus cyaneus (Kornweihe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロチュウヒ

Chinese 灰澤鵟〔白尾鷂，北方灰鷂〕

Spanish Gavilán rastrero

French Busard saint-martin

German Kornweihe

Portuguese tartaranhão-cinzento

Russian Полевой лунь

Thai เหยี่ยวทุ่งแถบเหนือ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kornweihe?

The scientific name of Kornweihe is Circus cyaneus. It belongs to the genus Circus.

What is the conservation status of Kornweihe?

Kornweihe (Circus cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kornweihe live?

Kornweihe is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Kornweihe belong to?

Kornweihe (Circus cyaneus) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Kornweihe endangered?

No, Kornweihe (Circus cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Kornweihe belong to?

Kornweihe (Circus cyaneus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Kornweihe?

The closest relatives of Kornweihe in the genus Circus include Elsterweihe, Fleckenweihe, Froschweihe, Grauweihe, Madagaskarweihe.